System and methods to modulate an electric field in an environment

ABSTRACT

A system and methods are provided for simulating a fair weather electric field in an environment to promote the well-being of a subject. A converter provides a DC output to generate a DC electric field in between positive and negative electrodes in an environment, where the positive electrode is proximal to a positive part of a subject and the negative electrode is proximal to a negative part of the subject. An electric field detector measures and transmits data about the strength of the actual electric field in the environment. A microprocessor receives the data and compares the information to the parameters of a fair weather electric field to direct the function of a pulse width modulator, modulate the DC output and thereby simulate the fair weather electric field in real-time. Means are provided for filtering out over-voltages, pulses and over-currents to ensure the controlled modulation of the DC electric field.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of generating, includingmodulating and simulating wellness promoting electric fields in anenvironment, and more particularly the generation of smooth,incrementally changing, positive DC electric fields in the vicinity of asubject.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The background to the invention provides information about the state ofthe art relating to the generation of electric fields in the vicinity ofsubject to simulate environmental conditions which promote wellness andhealing.

Modern technologies may bring us a better life in one sense, but at thesame time they contaminate or distort the natural conditions of ourliving environment. These contaminations or disruptions not only includeair, water or soil pollution, but also include electric field pollution,and electromagnetic radiation. When natural electric fields aredisrupted, or access to them is blocked, the ability of living beings tomaintain good health and overall wellness is affected. Examples oftechnologies which impact natural electric fields are: large generators,which can create unnaturally strong electric fields, and electric powercables, which generate strong AC fields. Modern building and largestructures, on the other hand, shield us from the charging effect of theionosphere, such as the concrete and metal roofing of buildings.

More recently, the multitude of man-made fibers being used in clothingwith electrostatic properties create or build unwanted electric fields,such as negative electric fields, fields that change too rapidly, orthat are too strong around the subject wearing such clothing.

The impact of these modern living conditions is akin to living underchronic overcast and inclement weather conditions. FIG. 10 provides aschematic representation of how modern living conditions can disrupt,disturb or distort the electric fields around a subject.

The ability to shield ourselves from these contaminations ordisturbances and to create a clean and quiet atmospheric-type electricfield in our environments can promote recovery from diseases, andgeneral good health. Under fair weather conditions, living creatures orbeings (subjects) have a better (healthier) metabolism. On the otherhand, bad weather, like storms, rain, overcast skies, especiallythunder-storms, causes the nervous system of beings to be unpleasantlyaffected, and brings on, incites, or aggravates neuralgic, rheumatic andother pains, as well as mental and emotional distress, because there areirregular disturbances in the electrical condition of the atmosphere.

Systems developed previously to create or try to simulate wellnesspromoting electric fields in an environment have their limitations dueto the available technology at the time of their development andinsufficient attention or considerations of the characteristics andrhythms of natural electrical fields and how to ensure a subject canexperience the full benefits of exposure to wellness promoting electricfields. As a result, many of the known technologies apply an AC(alternating current) electric field, or a very high voltage DC (directcurrent) electric field (e.g. CN1309889A), which can negatively impactsubjects. In CN1309889A high voltage equipment is used to produce aspatial electric field inside a greenhouse between plants and the earth,in order to promote the homogenous absorption of fertilizers andincreased plant yields. In other instances technologies have beendeveloped which create negative DC fields not suitable for promotingwellness in a subject.

In still other cases, technologies have been developed that do notprovide for adequate electric field modulation or natural electric fieldsimulation. See, for example, CA1075319 which discloses the applicationof a DC electric field with a short cycle impulse. A constant electricfield is created with pulses in the frequency range betweenapproximately 0.1 and 20 Hz, which can have a disruptive effect onliving subjects.

Another example of technology which does not provide adequate electricfield modulation or natural electric field simulation is FR976815. Asdisclosed, the system of this patent sets a voltage to create a constantelectric field output. No mechanism is provided to modulate in real timethe electric field output according to how the field may need tofluctuate to simulate a fair weather electric field, or Carnegie Curvepattern, or to otherwise be adapted (modulated) based on how the actualelectric field is being impacted or affected in an environment in thevicinity of a subject. Without real-time modulation, the net (effective)electric field in the environment may in fact end up being very far offfrom the target strength set using the system disclosed. This is becausethe actual field changes in unknown ways (i.e. either being augmented orreduced in the vicinity of a subject) due to overlap between theelectric field output and other electric fields generated by othersources. There are many electric or electronic products around us thatcreate electric fields. The field overlap might not allow the desiredeffective strength to be realized based on a single set of settings, oroccasional manual manipulation of settings applied when using a systemaccording to the prior art. This can mean not having the positive impacton a subject's wellbeing, or worse, even result in harm to a subject.

There are other systems that have also been developed to either createelectric fields in a space, or apply such fields to parts of a subject.Their design, however, results in the creation of fields with uneven ornon-uniform strengths in the target environment, relatively large fieldstrength shifts, or sudden field fluctuations in the electric fieldstrength. More specifically, such systems either intentionally applypulses, or otherwise fail to properly simulate the natural rhythms offair weather electric field conditions, which result in smooth (slow)and incrementally changing field strengths that have a beneficial effecton the well-being of life forms in an environment.

Accordingly, there remains a need to provide for the controlled andcustomized modulation of electric fields in our living and healingenvironments to simulate in the vicinity of a subject naturallyoccurring electric fields which promote wellness.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the generation of (includingsimulation and modulation) of wellness promoting electric fields in theenvironment of a subject. Systems and methods of generating smooth andincrementally changing (variable), positive electric fields are achievedby a DC electric field generating subsystem whose output is regulatedusing pulse width modulation, which in turn is controlled and mediatedby a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to direct thegeneration of wellness promoting electric fields based on the real-timemonitoring of actual electric field conditions (by an electric fielddetector) in the target environment and processing of said data withreference to parameters for generating desirable electric fields (e.g.simulated fair weather electric fields).

It is an object of the invention to provide a system and methods forgenerating a no pulse, non-constant, positive (DC) electric field in anenvironment, which has a good rhythm (e.g. simulates natural, fairweather electrical fields), or in which the positive and negativeelectrodes of the system associate with the right part of a subject.Such system configurations and electric fields promote wellness, andtherefore bring benefit to the subject in the environment where thefield is generated and so modulated.

According to one aspect there is provided a method comprising the stepsof:

a) providing a DC input to a converter to produce a DC output andgenerate a DC electric field in a space between a positive electrode anda negative electrode positioned in an environment and operativelyassociated with the converter;

b) detecting an actual electric field in the space between the positiveelectrode and negative electrode using a first detector and transmittinginformation about the actual electric field from the first detector to amicroprocessor;

c) processing the information regarding the actual electric field usingthe microprocessor, the microprocessor being configured to receive andprocess the information to direct the generation of the DC electricfield in real-time such that it simulates a fair weather electric fieldcycle in the environment; andd) modulating the strength of the DC electric field using a pulse widthmodulator operatively associated with a switch to regulate the DCoutput,wherein said pulse width modulator and switch are controlled by themicroprocessor, which directs the operation of the pulse width modulatorand switch to generate the variable electric field.

According to another aspect there is provided a system comprising:

a) a converter for receiving a DC input and producing a DC output togenerate a DC electric field in a space between a positive electrode anda negative electrode positioned in an environment and operativelyassociated with the converter;

b) a first detector for detecting an actual electric field in the spacebetween the positive electrode and negative electrode and transmittinginformation about the actual electric field;

c) a microprocessor for receiving and processing the information fromthe first detector about the actual electric field, the microprocessorbeing configured to process the information to direct the generation ofthe DC electric field in real-time such that it simulates a fair weatherelectric field in the environment; andd) a pulse width modulator operatively associated with a switch toregulate the DC output, said pulse width modulator and switch beingcontrolled by the microprocessor,wherein the microprocessor directs the operation of the pulse widthmodulator and switch to modulate the strength of the DC electric fieldand thereby generate the simulated fair weather electric field.

In certain embodiments of the system and method the DC electric field isa slow fluctuating, no pulse, positive electric field.

In other embodiments of the system and method, a second detector detectsan over-voltage and transmits information regarding the over-voltage tothe microprocessor to facilitate the adjustment of the DC output.

In still other embodiments of the system and method, a third detectordetects an over-current and transmit information about the over-currentto the microprocessor to facilitate the adjustment of the DC output.

In yet other embodiments of the system and method, the environment is anenclose space, such as a room, booth, cabin, or bubble enclosure. Inrelated embodiments, the environment is near the surface of a wall,ceiling, floor of the enclosed space.

In further embodiments of the system and method, the environment isaround or proximal to an article of furniture, such as a chair, stool,bench, sofa, bed, desk, or table.

In still further embodiments of the system and method, the environmentis around or proximal to an article of clothing, such as a shirt, shoe,jacket, coat, hat, dress, skirt, or pants.

In certain embodiments of the system and method, the environment isaround or proximal to a transport means, such as a car, truck, bicycle,carriage, cart, scooter, train, plane, snowmobile, skies, skates, orboat.

In some embodiments of the system and method, a subject is in theenvironment. In related embodiments, the subject is a human. In stillother related embodiments, the human subject is practicing Tai Chi orQigong in the environment. In further embodiments, the human subject isreceiving a therapy in the environment, such as acupuncture.

In other embodiments of the system and method, the positive electrodeand negative electrode are positioned in the environment in a manner soas be proximal to a positive and negative part, respectively, of thesubject. In related embodiments, the positive electrode is proximal tothe head of the subject and the negative electrode is proximal to thefeet of the subject. In further related embodiments, the positiveelectrode is proximal to the torso of the subject and the negativeelectrode is proximal to the feet of the subject.

In still other embodiments of the system and method, the strength of theelectric field is greater than 103 V/m and less than 300 V/m at anygiven point in time.

In yet further embodiments of the system and method, the electric fieldsimulates a Carnegie curve, solar diurnal, annual, monthly, seasonal,fifteen minute, 10 year, 12 year, 60 year, or 180 year wellnesspromoting electric field cycle.

In yet another aspect there is provided a method comprising the stepsof:

-   -   a) providing a power source and generating a DC input to a        converter to produce a DC output and generate a DC electric        field in a space between a positive electrode and a negative        electrode where a subject is located, wherein the positive        electrode is positioned proximal to the head or torso of the        subject and the negative electrode is positioned proximal to the        feet or abdomen of the subject;    -   b) detecting an actual electric field in the space between the        positive electrode and negative electrode using a first detector        and transmitting information about the actual electric field        from the first detector to a microprocessor;    -   c) processing the information regarding the actual electric        field using the microprocessor, the microprocessor being        configured to receive and process the information to direct the        generation of the DC electric field in real-time such that it        simulates a fair weather electric field;    -   d) modulating the strength of the DC electric field using a        pulse width modulator operatively associated with a switch to        regulate the DC output, wherein said pulse width modulator and        switch are controlled by the microprocessor, which directs the        operation of the pulse width modulator and switch to generate        the DC electric field that simulates the fair weather electric        field;    -   e) further modulating the DC output by detecting an over-voltage        of a voltage as the converter produces the DC output using a        second detector and transmitting information regarding the        over-voltage to the microprocessor to facilitate the adjustment        of the DC output by one or more of the steps of changing a pulse        width of a pulse width modulator, storing the over-voltage in a        capacitor, and adjusting the voltage when it is over a certain        pre-set amount; and    -   f) connecting the capacitor to the DC output to filter out any        pulse from an environment outside of the space between the        positive and negative electrodes or from a circuit consisting of        the converter, first detector, second detector, the        microprocessor, and the pulse width modulator to ensure the DC        output is DC.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features of the invention will become more apparent inthe following detailed description in which reference is made to theappended drawings.

FIG. 1: Block diagram of the system according to the present disclosureproviding a smooth (slowly fluctuating, no pulse), incrementallychanging, positive DC electric field.

FIG. 2: Application of the system according to the present disclosure ina room. The system is configured to use the floor and ceiling of theroom for the placement of the electrodes. A subject entering and sittingin the room would be positioned such that the positive electrode iscloser to the head of the subject, and the negative electrode is closerto the feet of the subject.

FIG. 3: Application of the system according to the present disclosure tothe environment around or proximal to a bed. The positive electrode ispositioned close to head, and negative electrode close to the foot of asubject.

FIG. 4: An electrical schematic embodiment of the microprocessor basedcontrol sub-system according to present disclosure.

FIG. 5: An embodiment of the method of modulating a DC electric fieldaccording to the present disclosure including the steps controlled bythe microprocessor of the system.

FIG. 6: Documented, yearly variation of atmospheric electric field infair weather conditions at YBJ, Tibet (B. Xu et al., Journal ofAtmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 97 (2013) 85-90), incorporatedherein in by reference in its entirety. Only about 40% of the time arethe conditions classified as fair weather in YBJ, which is a plateauwith a lot sun. Other locations have fair weather for a much smallerpercentage of time, as low as 5% with reference to the criteria used tocategorize conditions as fair weather.

FIG. 7: Documented daily variation of atmospheric electric fields infair weather conditions at YBJ, Tibet (B. Xu et al., Journal ofAtmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 97 (2013) 85-90).

FIG. 8: Schematic representation of how a building, or other tallobjects shield a subject or prevent a subject from being charged by theionosphere (prior art, adapted figure).

FIG. 9: Representation of Carnegie curve, i.e. the single diurnal cyclevariation of the Earth's fair weather, atmospheric electric field inclean air (analogous to representation available from R. G. Harrision,Sury Geophys (2013) 34:209-232), incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety.

FIG. 10: Schematic representation of how a thunderstorm affectsatmospheric electric field(s) (prior art).

FIG. 11: Application of the system according to the present disclosureconfigured to use the walls of a room for the placement (positioning) ofthe electrodes and positioning of a subject. The positive electrode iscloser to back of the subject, and the negative electrode is closer tothe front or abdomen of the subject.

FIG. 12: Application of the system according to the present disclosureconfigured to generate an electric field around or proximal to wearableitems. For the subject wearing the clothing or apparel, the positiveelectrode is positioned closer to back, and the negative electrodecloser to foot of the subject.

FIG. 13: Application of the system according to the present disclosureconfigured to generate an electric field within a bubble enclosure madeof conductive material for the benefit of a subject. The positiveelectrode is positioned on the interior wall of the enclosure and thenegative electrode is positioned on the front/abdominal part of thetorso of the subject.

FIG. 14: Solar diurnal variation harmonics, namely 4 harmonic componentand fitting curves for fair weather conditions in YBJ, Tibet ((B. Xu etal., Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 97 (2013)85-90).

FIG. 15: It is a simulation figure from computer of daily variation ofatmospheric electric field in fair weather conditions about YBJ, Tibetaccording some parameters from the article “Periodic variations ofatmospheric electric field on fair weather” (B. Xu et al., Journal ofAtmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 97 (2013) 85-90). The leftside is the result of the combination of four harmonic component fittingcurves. The right side are fitting curves of diurnal cycle,sSemi-diurnal cycle, ⅓ diurnal cycle and ¼ diurnal cycle. Start from UT0:00 in the X-axis, and the strength of electricity is showed on theY-axis. When applying the figure to different locations, we need toconvert the UT (universe time) to local time.

FIG. 16: (a) is a simulation figure from computer of yearly variation ofatmospheric electric field in fair weather conditions about YBJ, Tibetaccording some parameters from the article as above. It looks like aribbon with amplitude of the ribbon of 24.8V, with a wave low at thespring equinox and a high at the fall equinox. In (b) four harmoniccomponent fitting curves when superimposed look like straight ribbonswithout waves. If we want to know how they look like in the real time,we can zoom into a very short moment, e,g, over 2 days, and they arelooked like FIG. 15.

FIG. 17: It is a simulation figure from computer of daily variation ofatmospheric electric field of Carnegie curve according some parametersin table 4 annual about amplitude and phase angle of from the article“The Carnegie Curve”[2] (Harrison2013_Article_TheCarnegieCurve, SuryGeophys (2013) 34:209-232, DOI 10.1007/s10712-012-9210-2). The rightside are fitting curves of diurnal cycle, semi-diurnal cycle, ⅓ diurnalcycle and ¼ diurnal cycle. The left side is the result of thecombination of four harmonic component fitting curves. Start from UT0:00 in the X-axis, and the strength of electricity is shown on theY-axis. In this case, when applying the figure to a different location,we do not need to convert the UT (universal time) to local time becauseno matter where the location is, or what season it is, the CarnegieCurve has very little change.

FIG. 18: (a) is a simulation figure from computer of yearly variation ofatmospheric electric field in fair weather conditions about oceansaccording some parameters from the Harrison article. It looks like astraight ribbon with the indicated amplitude. In (b) 4 harmoniccompetent fitting curves look like straight ribbons also. If we want toknow how they look like in the real time, we can zoom into a very shortmoment, such as 2 days, and they look like FIG. 17.

FIG. 19: A new block diagram of the system, base on FIG. 1, adding blockof power input and voltage protection.

FIG. 20: A new electrical schematic embodiment of the microprocessorbased control sub-system according to present disclosure, based on FIG.4, adding an AC power source and providing for its conversion to a DCinput, and voltage detecting resistors R15 and R16.

FIG. 21: It is a table of the results of harmonic analysis of fairweather atmospheric field at YBJ, Tibet. The phase of annual cycle inthis table is October, and for accurately, it should be nearly at theautumnal equinox. The autumnal equinox is on September 22 to 24, and forsimplicity, we use September 23, so the phase is31+28+31+30+31+30+31+31+23=266.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the generation of wellness promoting,DC electric fields which simulate the strength, fluctuations and cycles(rhythms) of wellness promoting, natural electric fields in theenvironment. Whereas prior art was limited by the technology availableat the time, the application of a microprocessor configured to directthe pulse width modulation of a DC output, and receive data from anelectric field detector, allows for the real-time generation and controlof wellness promoting electric fields in an environment in the vicinityof a subject.

Various features of the invention will become apparent from thefollowing detailed description taken together with the illustrations inthe Figures. The design factors, construction and use of the electricfield generation (including modulation and simulation) system andmethods disclosed herein are described with reference to variousexamples representing embodiments which are not intended to limit thescope of the invention as described and claimed herein. The skilledtechnician in the field to which the invention pertains will appreciatethat there may be other variations, examples and embodiments of theinvention not disclosed herein that may be practiced according to theteachings of the present disclosure without departing from the scope andspirit of the invention.

Definitions

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill inthe art to which this invention pertains.

The use of the word “a” or “an” when used herein in conjunction with theterm “comprising” may mean “one,” but it is also consistent with themeaning of “one or more,” “at least one” and “one or more than one.”

As used herein, the terms “comprising,” “having,” “including” and“containing,” and grammatical variations thereof, are inclusive oropen-ended and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements and/ormethod steps. The term “consisting essentially of” when used herein inconnection with a composition, device, article, system, use or method,denotes that additional elements and/or method steps may be present, butthat these additions do not materially affect the manner in which therecited component, device, apparatus, system, use or method functions.The term “consisting of” when used herein in connection with acomponent, device, apparatus, system, use or method, excludes thepresence of additional elements and/or method steps. A component,device, apparatus, system, use or method described herein as comprisingcertain elements and/or steps may also, in certain embodiments consistessentially of those elements and/or steps, and in other embodimentsconsist of those elements and/or steps, whether or not these embodimentsare specifically referred to.

As used herein, the term “about” refers to an approximately +/−10%variation from a given value. It is to be understood that such avariation is always included in any given value provided herein, whetheror not it is specifically referred to.

The recitation of ranges herein is intended to convey both the rangesand individual values falling within the ranges, to the same place valueas the numerals used to denote the range, unless otherwise indicatedherein.

The use of any examples or exemplary language, e.g. “such as”,“exemplary embodiment”, “illustrative embodiment” and “for example” isintended to illustrate or denote aspects, embodiments, variations,elements or features relating to the invention and not intended to limitthe scope of the invention.

As used herein, the terms “connect” and related derivatives refer to anydirect or indirect physical association between elements or features ofthe system, apparatus and/or devices of the present disclosure.Accordingly, these terms may be understood to denote elements orfeatures that are partly or completely contained within one another,attached, coupled, disposed on, joined together, etc., even if there areother elements or features intervening between the elements or featuresdescribed as being connected.

As used herein, the terms “space” and “environment” refer to a definedvolume in which objects, subjects and entities may exist, enter into orexit or be in the vicinity of. When referred to in relation to asubject, the subject may occupy a portion of the space, substantiallyall of the space or be in a space adjacent or proximal to the referredto space.

As used herein, the term “modulate” and related derivative terms, referto the steps taken, result or effect of changing a condition, theparameters, or characteristics of an electric field generated by thesystem, existing in an environment, or of a signal or other output fromthe system of the present disclosure. The modulation of an electricfield may be carried out in a manner that simulates the generation ofnaturally occurring, and in particular, wellness promoting electricfields. Modulation of an electric field generated by the systemaccording to the present disclosure may include turning on and stoppingthe generation of a DC output, or varying the amount of the DC output.Alternatively, modulation of an actual or simulated electric field in anenvironment may refer to providing or introducing an electric fieldgenerated by the system of the present disclosure to create (generate) afair weather or wellness promoting electric field in the environment. Anelectric field can be modulated in real-time, at set intervals or on adiscretionary basis as determined by a subject or user of the systemaccording to the present disclosure.

The terms “therapy” and “treatment,” as used interchangeably herein,refer to an intervention performed with the intention of promoting goodhealth and general wellness, as well as alleviating the symptomsassociated with, preventing the development of, or altering thepathology of a disease, disorder or condition. Thus, the terms therapyand treatment are used in the broadest sense, and in various embodimentsinclude one or more of the prevention (prophylaxis), moderation,reduction, and/or curing of a disease, disorder or condition at variousstages. Subjects in need of therapy/treatment thus may include thosealready having the disease, disorder or condition as well as those proneto, or at risk of developing, the disease, disorder or condition andthose in whom the disease, disorder or condition is to be prevented.

As used herein, the term “simulate” and related derivatives refer to theaspects of generating (including modulating) an electric field, whichresult in substantially similar rhythms, (e.g. intensities, strengths,fluctuations and/or cycles) as naturally occurring (e.g. atmospheric,biological, and geological) electric fields, or desired wellnesspromoting electric fields. The electric field output from a system andmethod according to the present disclosure may simulate a desiredelectric field or said output may result in the simulation of desired(effective) electric field in a target environment.

The terms “subject” as used herein refers to a human, non-human animalor plant.

The term “variable” as used herein refers to a non-constant electricfield over a period of time. A smooth electric field may be a naturallyoccurring (slow fluctuating and/or cyclical) electric field, or anelectric field produced or influenced by manmade constructions, such asbuilt structures, transport means, electronic devices and syntheticchemical compositions (e.g. used in the making of utilitarian objectssuch as articles of clothing).

The term “wellness promoting” as used herein refers to electric fieldswhich have the effect or result of improving the well-being of asubject.

The term “Pi” is “π”, equal to 3.14169.

The term “dE” is changing of electrical field, the term “dT” is thechanging of time.

The term “fair weather” is weather that satisfies the conditions set outin Xu, including, for example, the following conditions: (1) mean valueof the electric field strength is between 0 V/m and 300 V/m; (2) Thewind velocity at most 6 m/s; (3) The cloud cover in the sky occupy lessthan one octet of the perceptible whole sky; (4) the perturbation of thefield intensity is within three times standard deviation; and (5) thereare no plumes of smoke, dust storms, fog. If any one of these conditionsare not satisfied over the course of an hour, the weather conditions ofthe hour are excluded from the wellness promoting or fair weatherelectric field simulation parameters. Similarly, when four consecutivehours of weather conditions are excluded for not meeting the criteria offair weather, the conditions of the entire day are excluded.Additionally, fair weather conditions may be considered as wellnesspromoting when a subject's internal ion flow is consistently in onedirection from a positive aspect to a negative aspect of the body. Thepresent invention accordingly ensures ion flow in a subject is in apositive direction such that the ions do not reverse their flow, butmany of the systems disclose by the prior art would cause ions toreverse their flow and thereby cause disruption to a subject'swell-being. Aligning the ion channels with an electric field and keepingthe ions in channels flowing in the same direction is very importantbecause ions move in very small channels. Suddenly changing the electricfield will let ions collide and react with each other, as well as withthe surrounding protein and cells.

It is contemplated that any embodiment of the compositions, devices,articles, methods and uses disclosed herein can be implemented by oneskilled in the art, as is, or by making such variations or equivalentswithout departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

System for Generating a Smooth, Incrementally Changing Electric Field inReal-Time

Certain embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods forgenerating a desired wellness promoting, positive, variable electricfield.

In one embodiment, the system is configured as a single device withvarious modules. In another embodiment the system is configured as agroup of interconnected devices. The systems according to the disclosureis configured to apply DC to DC technology and integrates amicroprocessor based feedback control system, comprising the followingcomponents: Power input, DC, date and time inputs, microprocessors,switches, voltage conversion and filtering, DC outputs coupled toelectrodes, over current and/or over voltage detection, and pulse widthmodulation. The microprocessor controls the width of the pulse thatturns the switches on and off, thus controlling the time of charge of acapacitance for the conversion of a low voltage to a higher voltage foroutputting; With the help of R15 and R16 (FIG. 20), the microprocessorsamples the output voltage through a feedback mechanism comprising anelectric field detector to maintain and modulate the DC output in astable and controllable manner.

FIGS. 1 and 19 are block diagrams of generalized embodiments of thesystem according to the present disclosure, employing pulse widthmodulation and real-time control of a DC electric field output by amicroprocessor based on the real-time monitoring of an actual(effective) electric field in a target environment. The microprocessorbased control of the system in communication with the electric fielddetector, as well as current and voltage overage detectors is shown ingreater detail FIGS. 4 and 20. As shown in FIG. 1, an exemplary system'sarchitecture comprises an electric field generating sub-system andelectric field control sub-system. The electric field generatingsub-system receives a DC input from a power source, converts it to a DCoutput to generate an electric field in between a positive and negativeelectrode. The electric field control sub-system comprises an electricfield detector which detects the actual electric field strength in theenvironment in between the electrodes and transmits this information tothe microcomputer (microprocessor). The microprocessor conductsprocessing operations to determine the DC output required to modulatethe DC electric field generated by the electric field generatingsub-system.

FIG. 5 depicts the generalized embodiment of a method according topresent disclosure for controlling the system of FIG. 1, with regard tothe method sub-steps performed by the microcontroller. A microcontroller(e.g. in the form of a microprocessor in a computer) stores informationand instructions relating to the strength of a desired wellnesspromoting, smooth electric field over time to be simulated over time inan environment and correlates this to the actual date and time inputinto the microprocessor for an existing (target or selected) environmentto generate instructions for the simulation of such a natural, orwell-being promoting electric field (e.g. using formulas to calculatethe desired strength of the smooth electric field required based in parton date and time inputs).

A real-time clock is operatively associated with the microcontroller(microprocessor). The microcontroller reads the date and time and thenretrieves the strength value of the smooth electric field desired, tocreate a DC output using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation). The PWM deviceturns a transistor on or off, to regulate the charging of the electricfield generating subsystem and create (generate) an output by convertingthe DC input to a DC output discharged into an environment as anelectric field between the positive and negative electrodes. This systemalso has a feedback loop mechanism between the microprocessor andelectric field detector as exemplified in FIGS. 4 and 20. Themicrocontroller is operatively associated with an ADC (analog digitalconverter) to read the real (actual) strength of the electric field inan environment, and compare it with the target strength and otherproperties of the desired electric field to be simulated based, at leastin part, on the date and time, and other input parameters. When theactual electric field reaches the desired strength or value, themicroprocessor will stop the output of PWM and when the actual electricfield falls below a desired value, the microprocessor will initiate PWMto increase the DC output. For the safety of subjects, the system canincorporate voltage and current overage protection mechanisms which willstop the DC output and generation of the associated electric field.

In one embodiment the microprocessor is configured with software, orprogramming instructions to receive information from a real-time clock,and other user inputs defining the parameters of a desired (wellnesspromoting) electric field. For example, once the date and time of theclock are set, the microcontroller will from time to time read the realdate and time from the clock, then look up from a table of fieldstrengths, or apply a formula (stored or accessible from the memory ofthe microcontroller) to access the characteristics and generate theinstructions for simulating a desired smooth, incrementally changingelectric field strength with reference to the date, time and otherparameters.

With reference to FIG. 5, a target strength of a desired electric fieldUt is compared to the read (detected and transmitted) actual (real-time)strength of the electric field in a target environment, Ur. If, once themicroprocessor compares Ut and Ur, Ut>Ur, the microprocessor will send asignal to stop the pulse from the PWM device (module), or otherwise,send a prorated signal instruction in order to achieve the targetstrength of the desired electric field effected through the PWM device.This cycle of monitoring actual electric field strength, processingelectric field data with reference to set parameters and sendinginstructions to modulate the electric field output of the systemaccording to the present disclosure, may be carried out in real-time ona continuous basis, at pre-determined and relatively frequent intervals,and adjusted at selected times as needed, in order to simulate awellness promoting electric field in a target environment.

Simulation of Wellness Promoting Electric Fields

To determine and generate the appropriate electric field outputs neededto effectively simulate wellness promoting (e.g. natural) variableelectrical fields, beneficial to living beings, regular, or continuous(incremental, non-constant or variable) and smooth (slow fluctuating, nopulse) modulation of the DC output is required. In prior art such asFR976815, however, to the extent the generation of a positiveelectrostatic field is disclosed, it is substantially permanent(constant). Once the system and value for generation of an electricfield output is set, no means is provided to adjust the electric fieldoutput with regard to any parameters which could affect the effectiveelectric field in an environment on a given date, time (e.g. day ornight), or season (e.g. winter or summer), etc. No change can be made toelectric field output unless manually changed by the user. Moreover, theuser is not provided with the means to optimize the settings that can bemanually manipulated to produce the desirable rhythms in the electricfield output in order to optimize said output and simulate a wellbeingpromoting electric field.

Living beings subjected to a constant electrostatic field is against thenatural conditions and environments that living beings have adapted toand evolved with for millions of years. Under fair weather conditions,which are favourable to living beings, the natural electric fieldchanges over the day, daily, seasonally, annually, etc. At night is whennatural electric fields tend to be at their lowest levels and more so atthe time of the spring equinox, reaching as low as 100V/m. The highestlevels or peaks for natural electric fields are generally in the morningof the fall equinox and could reach as high as 200V/m. (See “Periodicvariations of atmospheric electric field on fair weather conditions atYBJ, Tibet”, B. Xu et al., Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-TerrestrialPhysics 97 (2013) 85-90).

Unlike FR976815 and other prior art, the present disclosure seeks torespect the natural electric field phases and how the minimum andmaximum levels are linked to the solstices, equinoxes on an annualbasis, and other aspects of the earth's natural cycles over the shortand long term. The present disclosure also takes into account thequalities (e.g. Sine functions) of an electric field as it exists undergood weather condition. This means that the field strength must changeincrementally, slowly and without sudden fluctuations, in step with therhythm and strength levels of daily, monthly, seasonal, yearly and otheruniversal/planetary cycles, having cyclical fluctuations ranging, forexample, between about 100 to 200, or between about 138 to 187.6 voltsper meter, with daily highs around midday and daily lows aroundmidnight. The cycle of the change as implemented by the system andmethods of the present disclosure combines and optimizes electric fieldoutputs with actual electric field conditions to simulate 15 minute,daily, yearly, multi-year cycles (e.g. 10, 12, and 180 year cycles) andother natural (wellness promoting), smooth and incrementally changingelectric field cycles known in the art.

Weather conditions are closely related to the health condition of livingbeings. Under fair weather conditions, atmospheric electric potential(voltage) increases about 150 V/m when climbing against the gradient ofthe electric field. Under bad weather conditions, the electric potential(voltage) decreases, turns to negative, or rapidly changes. Given theevolution and acclimatization that creatures have been exposed to andadapted to for millions of years, a relatively stable atmosphericelectric field (smooth and incrementally fluctuating) can be consideredas beneficial for well-being. Smooth and continuous change in naturallyoccurring electric fields can be understood as a kind of tidal energy,which benefits living beings. Atmospheric electric fields are modulatedweakly by various planetary/universal cycles, such as the solar diurnalcycle, annual cycle, monthly cycle, seasonally cycle, 10 yearly cycle,12 yearly cycle, 60 yearly cycle, 180 yearly cycle, and 15 minute cycle.

Different locations have their own rhythm(s) (electric field fluctuationpatterns and cycles). For example, when a city is very is close to theocean, the rhythms of the local fair weather atmospheric electric fieldsare quite different from those inland, or on a plateau. Normally, atinland locations (e.g. in continent), the daily variation of electricfields has two peaks and two valleys, and seasonal variations. Bycontrast, locations close to the ocean, the Northern Arctic andAntarctica, have single peak and single valley electric field rhythms,with very little seasonal change, very similar as Carnegie curve.

FIGS. 6, 7, 15 and 16 show the rhythm of the atmospheric electric fieldsof Tibet, a very high altitude plateau. There are two peaks and twovalleys. These two figures show not only the daily change, but also theseasonal change. This is an ideal E (electric field) rhythm of inland.The Carnegie curve (see FIGS. 9, 17 and 18) shows a special fair weatheratmospheric electric field rhythm from the ocean, there is only one peakand one valley.

By simulating, fair weather atmospheric electric fields which have arelatively slow fluctuating (non-constant/variable), no pulse (smooth)rhythm, such as those fields which exist in locations where there is alower occurrence of diseases, or where individuals have a longer lifespan, the wellbeing of a subject can be supported. The systems andmethods of the present disclosure provide this capability. For example,if there is a city, where a cancer patient lives there for a while, andare able to heal by themselves, this may be an indicator of a goodrhythm which can be simulated according to the present disclosure. TheCarnegie curve also represents a good electric field rhythm, given thatall beings evolved from the ocean. In other words, certain natural andregionally occurring rhythms may be more or less naturally aligned witha subject's biological and physiological make-up. The Carnegie curverhythm may be a natural bio chronometer human subjects are adapted torespond too since we evolved from ocean systems.

In certain embodiments, the system and methods of the present disclosureseek to simulate such beneficial (fair weather) inland and oceanelectrical field rhythms, using processing protocols that leverageparameters from Xu and Harrison.

For the inland rhythm, we are going to get the ideal E reading by everysecond. Cosine is equal to Sine with a ½ Pi delay. For simplicity we usecosine instead of sine here to match the Xu article. We can derive theannual variation from FIG. 6, to determine that the axis of this cosineis between the highest E value of 187.6 and lowest E value of 138:(187.6+138)/2=162.8, the amplitude=(187.6−138)/2=24.8 V/m, and thisamplitude matches the annual amplitude in FIG. 21 which is 24.8 V/m. Themaximum nearly coincides with the autumnal equinox, where the Phase(time shift invariant)=266. So the annual variation=162.8+24.8*COS((dayin the year 266)*2Pi/365). FIG. 21 indicates the fitting parameters ofsolar diurnal variation, semi-diurnal, 3rd harmonic and 4th harmonicvariation components. By combining all amplitude and phase, we canderive strength of E=162.8+(24.8*COS(day in theyear−266)*2Pi/365)+9.7*COS((second in the day by hourformat−6.5)*2Pi/24)+6.6*COS((second in the day by hourformat−5)*2Pi/12)+4*COS((second in the day by hourformat−3)*2Pi/8)+3.3*COS(second in the day by hour format−2.3)*2Pi/6;Here are three exemplary derivations:

Second in Day the day in on Hour Time year format Detail in the formulaTotal (V/m) UT 23:21:39 of 58 23.361 162.8 + (24.8 * COS(58 − = 162.8 −24.448 − Feb. 27 266) * 2Pi/365) + 9.7 * COS 2.848 − 6.482 − ((23.361 −6.5) * 2 Pi /24) + 6.6 * 4.224 − COS((23.361 − 5) * 2 Pi /12) + 4 *3.265 = 123.23 COS((23.361 − 3) * 2 Pi /8) + 3.3 * COS((23.361 − 2.3) *2 Pi /6 UT 23:01:03 of 83 22.017 162.8 + (24.8 * COS(83 − = 162.8 −24.799 − Mar. 24 (about 266) * 2Pi/365) + 9.7 * COS 3.708 − 6.600 −local per- ((23.008 − 6.5) * 2 Pi /24) + 6.6 * 4.400 − sunrise hours)COS((23.008 − 5) * 2 Pi /12) + 3.860 = 120.13 4 h * COS((23.008 − 3) * 2Pi /8) + 3.3 * COS ((23.008 − 2.3) * 2 Pi /6 UT 3:30:05 of 266 3.5014162.8 + (24.8 * COS(266 − = 162.8 + 24.8 + Sep. 23 266) * 2Pi/365) +9.7 * COS 6.862 + 4.670 + ((3.5014 − 6.5) * 2 Pi /24) + 6.6 * 4.063 +1.646 = COS((3.5014 − 5) * 2 Pi /12) + 4 * 204.54 COS((3.5014 − 3) * 2Pi /8) + 3.3 * COS((3.5014 − 2.3) * 2 Pi /6

Note that in the formulas presented the symbol ‘*’ denotes amultiplication operation.

After combining annual variation and diurnal, semi-diurnal, 3rd harmonicand 4th harmonic variations, the daily curve shows 2 peaks and 2valleys.

For the Carnegie curve rhythm, we can do the same as above. We use Sinto match the Harrison article. E=132.2+20.4 Sin(t/24*360−191.2)+6.1Sin(2t/24*360−239.2)+2.2 Sin(3t/24*360−193.7)+1.6 Sin(4t/24*360−344.1),t is the time in the day in hour format as above. Some examples areprovided in the table below:

Second in the day on Hour Time format Detail in the formula Total (V/m)UT 3:02:00 3.0333 132.2 + 20.4Sin(3.0333/24 * 360 − = 132.2 − 18.914 +3.163 − 191.2) + 6.1Sin(2 * 3.0333/24 * 1.334 + 1.593 360 − 239.2) + =116.71 2.2Sin(3 * 3.0333/24 * 360 − 193.7) + 1.6Sin(4 * 3.0333/24 * 360− 344.1) UT 17:02:30 17.0417 132.2 + 20.4Sin(17.0417/24 * 360 − = 132.2− 20.395 + 5.824 + 191.2) + 6.1Sin(2 * 17.0417/24 * 2.170 + 1.593 360 −239.2) + = 162.18 2.2Sin(3 * 17.0417/24 * 360 − 193.7) + 1.6Sin(4 *17.0417/24 * 360 − 344.1) UT 7:10:05 of 7.1681 132.2 +20.4Sin(7.1681/24 * 360 − = 132.2 15 − 191.2) + 6.1Sin(2 * 18.569 +5.047 − 7.1681/24 * 360 − 239.2) + 0.126 + 1.593 2.2Sin(3 * 7.1681/24 *360 − = 120.14 193.7) + 1.6Sin(4 * 7.1681/24 * 360 − 344.1)Factors and Parameters for Simulation of Wellness Promoting ElectricField by the Control Subsystem

As provided herein, a microcontroller in the system according to thepresent disclosure is used to control strength of a DC electric fieldoutput and, as a result, the characteristics of the effective (actual)electric field in a target environment for the benefit of a subject.Using the system architecture and/or methods according to the presentdisclosure (e.g. as exemplified in FIG. 1), a DC electric field can becreated (generated), which results in the simulation of a natural,desired or otherwise wellness promoting electric field in theenvironment, and to support the well-being of a subject.

There are a number of factors to be considered in order to design asystem and in particular the control subsystem, able to modulate anelectric field output according to the present disclosure.

One set of factors to be accounted for as part of the microprocessor'sfunction in response to information received from the feedbackmechanisms of the system according to the present disclosure, is how theratio of three key resistances may change. These three resistances are:the resistance of a subject, the resistance of the gap between a spaceboundary (e.g. the ceiling of a room and subject, and the resistance ofthe power source (e.g. battery). The ratio changes whenever thetemperature, humidity, wind, or chemical content in the air change. Anyresistance changes, and the ratio will change, which is often.Modulation of the DC output accounting for these changes is achievedusing the electric field detector in communication with themicroprocessor according to the present disclosure by way of a feedbackmechanism/circuit or subsystem created.

In one embodiment, the system of the present disclosure is configured togenerate a slowly fluctuating, no pulse, (DC) positive electric field.The electric field generated is largely, or in part, the result ofgenerating a certain strength of a DC electric field using the systemaccording to the present disclosure in an environment. The environmentmay be, e.g. in a room in the vicinity of, or at the surface of variousmaterials/structures, like a wall, bed, ceiling/roof, floor, chairs; ina car (and other transport means), around or in the proximity tofootwear, headwear, gloves, other clothing and insole.

In another embodiment, the system is configured to generate a slowlyfluctuating, no pulse, positive electric field using an integratedarchitecture of electric field generation, detection and control modulesto deliver a desired strength of a DC positive electric field in anenvironment. The environment may be, e.g. in a room, in the vicinity of,or at the surface of various materials/structures, like a wall, bed,ceiling/roof, floor, chairs; in a car (and other transport means),around or in the proximity to footwear, headwear, gloves, other clothingand in soil. The electric field detection and (PWM) control modulesensure the electric field characteristics (e.g. strength) and byextension the effective electric field in an environment, can bemaintained at and modulated to desired target strengths, substantiallyin real time, according to parameters accessible to the microprocessorof the control module, for simulating a wellness promoting electricfield.

In still a further embodiment, the system also comprises voltage and/orcurrent overage safety modules. Such safety modules will comprise theirown detectors for monitoring voltage and current levels respectively. Ina related embodiment, the over current protection threshold fortriggering the microprocessor to stop the output of a DC electric fieldis set at less than 10 MA per subject. In another related embodiment,the over voltage protection threshold for triggering the microprocessorto stop the output of a DC electric field is set at 300 V/m.

In yet another embodiment of the system, a slowly fluctuating, no pulse,positive electric field is modulated to simulate natural electric fieldcycles, such as solar diurnal, annual, monthly, seasonal, 10 year, 12year, 60 year, 180 year and 15 minute cycles. In a related embodimentthe natural electric field cycle simulated follows the Carnegie curve.In a further embodiment, the natural or wellness promoting electricfield cycle simulated follows a single diurnal cycle variation with amaximum of about 19 UT and minimum of about 03 UT.

In still another related embodiment, the natural or wellness promotingelectric field cycle simulated is a fair weather cycle as has been ormay be recorded anywhere in the world. Exemplary fair weather electricfield cycles may include those which are experienced by subjects aspreferred travel destination sites.

Other factors which may influence the selection of the natural electricfields to simulate for the wellbeing of a subject include the medicalhistory of the subject, genetics and ancestry, and the environments thatthe subject developed in, or has been accustomed to living in, such asnear the sea, or ocean at sea level, inland in relatively densevegetative or forested regions, in desert regions, or in the mountainsat high altitudes.

Additional factors that may impact the selection of desirable wellnesspromoting electric fields to simulate for the wellbeing of a subject,include the subject's typical living (awake/sleep) patterns andconditions, work patterns (daytime versus nocturnal worker), diet, typesof physical activities or lack thereof, and likelihood of exposures todisruptions or negative electric fields which harm the wellbeing of asubject.

For the purposes of modulating the electric field output of the systemsand methods according to the present disclosure, the presence of suchfactors must be accounted for in conjunction with influences on theeffective electric field caused by universal and planetary forces atdifferent locations (e.g. near the equator, towards the poles of thenorthern and southern hemispheres), the introduction of manmadeinfrastructures, macro and micro climates, shifts in the jet stream andocean forces. The effective electric field feedback and modulationsolution provided by the control subsystem of the present disclosureprovides an efficient way to account for a multitude of variables andconditions.

Electrode Design and Placement for Simulation of Wellness PromotingElectric Fields

Further requirements to effectively generate a desired electric field inan environment for the benefit of a subject relate to the placement ofthe negative and positive electrodes relative to the appropriate bodyparts of the subject. Failure to ensure proper electrode placement(positioning) or positioning of a subject relative to said electrodeplacements, can negate beneficial field effects, or even result inharmful effects on a subject. In expired patent FR976815, considerationof these factors is not stated or taught. Moreover, the teaching directsthe skilled technician to apply the positive electrodes to the abdomenand the negative electrodes to the back of a subject. As shown in FIG. 1of FR976875, the human subject would experience the application of anegative electric field when the system disclosed herein is installedfor a bed. Before and as humans evolved from other primates, the backwas towards the sky, and the feet and hands touched the ground. TheFR976875 patent, however, discloses a configuration for generating anelectric field that is opposite, or contrary to the environment, natureand context of human evolution, and therefore not configured to promotethe wellness of humans.

By contrast, the systems and methods of the present disclosure areconfigured to position the positive electrode close to a positive partof a living being and the negative electrode close to a negative part ofthe living being. For (human and non-human) animals the parts of thebody oriented towards the sky are positive and the parts of the bodyoriented towards the ground are negative, e.g. when the position of theback is towards the sky, and the foot/paws or hands touch or pointtowards the ground. Similarly, for the purposes of electrode/subjectalignment according to the present disclosure, a dorsal (posterior) partis positive compared to the ventral (anterior) part of the torso of asubject, which is negative. The head is generally a positive partcompared to the rest of the body, whereas the feet and hands arenegative parts compared to the rest of body. Accordingly, in FIG. 3where the subject (12) is lying on a bed (10), the positive electrode(5) is positioned at, or in the vicinity of the bed headboard (11)proximal to the head of the subject (12) and the negative electrode (6)is positioned at the opposite end of the bed proximal to the feet of thesubject. The microcontroller is housed in a separate unit (4) andoperatively connected to the electric field detector (7) positioned inbetween the positive and negative electrodes proximal to the subject.Inalternative embodiments shown in FIGS. 2 and 11, the electrodes arepositioned on space boundaries of the enclosure (room) (1) in which adesirable electric field is to be generated. For example, in FIG. 2, thepositive electrode is on the ceiling (2) of the room (1) and thenegative electrode is on the floor (3), each contacting conductivematerial (8) affixed to these surfaces. In FIG. 11, the conductivematerial is affixed to the walls (15) to accommodate the positioning ofthe electrodes relative to the subject.

For botanical subjects (i.e. plants) leaves and stem are positive partsrelative to the roots which are negative parts for the purposes ofpositioning the positive and negative electrodes of the system,respectively to generate a wellness promoting electric field.

In one embodiment of the system, the electrodes contact (touch) thesubject in the environment where the electric field generated by thesystem is output. In another embodiment of the system, the electrodes donot contact the subject. The electrodes of the system can be formed in avariety of shapes and with a variety of conductive and semi-conductivematerials. In an embodiment, one or both of the electrodes can becovered with a woven material to provide some protection from electricshocks when the electrode contacts the outer tissue layer of a subject.In another embodiment, the electrodes can be a triangular shape, annularshape, an elliptical ring shape or a cylindrical shape. In a furtherembodiment, the electrodes can be made of copper, aluminum, of aconductive fabric or similar semi-conductive materials.

In a further embodiment of the system, the electrodes are positioned forthe positive electrode to be proximal to, or contact a positive part ofa subject and the negative electrode is positioned to be proximal to, orcontact a negative part of subject. A positive part of a subject isgenerally a part typically oriented towards the sky and a negative partof subject is generally a part typically oriented towards the ground,and may depend in a given situation on whether the subject is an uprightposition (sitting and standing) versus lying down. In another embodimentthe positive part of a subject is the head, back (as shown in FIG. 12)or torso and the negative part of a subject is a hand or foot (as shownin FIG. 12). When the electrode is contacting the body of the subject(as shown for the back of the subject in FIG. 12), a woven cloth (9) maybe used between the electrode and skin to provide some protection fromelectric shock to the skin tissue.

In the case of a botanical (plant) subject, the normal growthorientation is for the leaves and stem to be generally oriented towardsthe sky, and the roots to be oriented towards, or into the earth. Thisorientation corresponds generally to the positive and negative parts ofthe subject, respectively, and therefore the positive electrode of thesystem is positioned proximal to the leaf/stem of the plant and thenegative electrode positioned proximal to the roots of the plant.

In the case of a non-human animal, the positive electrode is positionedproximal to the posterior (back) or head of the animal and the negativeelectrode would be positioned proximal to the feet or appendages of theanimal in light of its typical stance or orientation when awake.

When a subject is in a room, standing, supported on a bed, in a chair orin a car and other transport means, the positive electrode is positionedproximal to the head of the subject and negative electrode proximal tothe feet or any other lower part (closer to the ground) of the subject.

In one embodiment, when installed on the walls of a room, the positiveelectrode is positioned on the wall close to the back of the body of thesubject, and the negative electrode is positioned to the wall close theabdomen of the body of the subject.

In one embodiment of the system, the DC electric field generated is lessthan 300 V/m. In a related embodiment, the electric field simulated byapplying the system of the present disclosure is at all times less than300 V/m. In related embodiments, the electric fields generated oreffectively simulated by the system are between about 100 to about 200V/m. In other embodiments, the electric fields generated or effectivelysimulated by the system vary by about 150 V/m over a period of time. Instill further embodiments the electric fields generated by the system oreffectively simulated by the system range in strength between 103V/m andless than 300 V/m. In alternative embodiments the electric fieldsgenerated or effectively simulated by the system range in strengthbetween 105V/m and less than 300 V/m.

Applications of the System and Methods to Modulate an Electric Field

The systems and methods (processes) of the present disclosure may beused for the benefit of human and non-human animals and plants toenhance well-being and healing processes.

In one embodiment a method or process using the system according to thepresent disclosure for generating a positive electric field in a space,is carried out to support the wellness of a subject. The process/methodcomprises generating a target strength of a DC electric field output andpositioning the electrodes of the system on the walls, floor or ceilingof a room, on an article of furniture, on an article of clothing or tothe subject.

In an embodiment, when the electrodes are not contacting a subject, butare instead positioned at the boundaries of a space, such as the walls,floor, ceiling of a room, other enclosure (e.g. manmade bubble), thepositive electrode is connected to conductive/semi-conductive materialat said space boundaries, proximal to the head or back and the negativeelectrode is connected to conductive/semi-conductive material at saidspace boundaries, proximal to the feet or abdomen of the subject.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a bubble environment isconstructed, such as a hollow ball (20) where the positive electrode (5)contacts the wall materials forming the bubble which is made ofconductive material (8). The subject (12) and anything the subject istouching (e.g. sitting on a chair) is insulated from the wall of thebubble. The negative electrode (6) contacts the belly-button in theabdominal region of the subject. The conductive material used toconstruct the bubble enclosure must be permeable to the air for thesubject to breathe with ease.

In a related embodiment the space boundaries are the side walls of anenclosure, in which case the electrodes are positioned proximal to theback and abdomen of the subject. In another related embodiment the spaceboundaries are the floor (base) and ceiling (top) of the enclosure, inwhich case the electrodes are positioned proximal to the head and feetof the subject. The conductive materials could be in the form of fibres,paint or metals. In another embodiment the electrodes do not need tocontact a conductive material in order for an electric field to begenerated in a space.

In one embodiment, the electrodes are positioned such that the positiveelectrode is in proximity to, or contacting a positive portion of body,and the negative electrode is in proximity to, or contacting a negativeportion of the body (relative to the positive portion selected).

In one embodiment, when the electrodes are not contacting a subject, butare instead positioned on an article of furniture or clothing, thepositive electrode is connected to conductive/semi-conductive materialproximal to the head and the negative electrode is connected toconductive/semi-conductive material proximal to the feet of the subject.

In another embodiment, when the electrodes are contacting a subject, thepositive electrode contacts the back of the subject and the negativeelectrode contacts the abdomen. In cases where the electrodes arecontacting the subject, an anti-shock barrier such as a woven cloth canbe wrapped around the surface of the electrode contacting the subject.

When a subject is in an environment where a wellness promoting electricfield is being simulated according the systems and methods of thepresent disclosure, the subject may be resting, active, or receiving atreatment or therapy.

In one embodiment, the subject receives an acupuncture treatment in theenvironment where the desired electric field is generated (simulated).In another embodiment, the subject receives a massage treatment in theenvironment where the desired electric field is generated (simulated).In related embodiments the individual delivering the treatment ortherapy is also in or in the vicinity of the environment where thedesired electric field is generated (simulated).

In a further embodiment, the subject practices TaiChi or Qigong in theenvironment or in the vicinity of the environment where the desiredelectric field is generated (simulated).

The ease by which the present system and methods of the disclosure canbe applied allow for the application of the present invention to helpimprove the wellbeing and health of a subject, including improvinglongevity, better quality of life, better work and productivityperformance.

To support the healing process, the invention can be applied toameliorate a number of disease conditions, such as:

Stroke, Sinus Infection, Sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, Low BackPain(Lumbago), Retention of Urine, renal colic, primary hypotension,primary dysmenorrheal, Premenstrual Syndrome, postoperative pain,periarthritis of the shoulder, peptic ulcer, neck pain, nausea andvomiting, morning sickness, Menopausal Syndrome, Male EnergyRegeneration, longevity, leucopenia, knee pain, Jaundice, IrregularPeriods, insomnia, Infertility, including hay fever, Impotence,Hypochondria Pain, Hemorrhoids, Migraine, Gastro-Intestinal Disorders,Facial Paralysis, facial pain, essential hypertension, Erectiledysfunction, Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Edema, Diarrhea, Diabetes,Depression, dental pain, Cold and Flu, Chronic Pelvic Pain,Constipation, Carpal tunnel, Asthma, arthritis, Anti-Aging, allergicrhinitis, adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy, acuteepigastralgia, acute and chronic gastritis, acid reflux, toothache,tinnitus, tennis elbow.

Using the system and methods of the present disclosure a subject who hadfelt distention in the right side of the middle abdomen for more than 10years, was diagnosed as having liver cancer and was waiting for atransplant. After using the system and method of the present disclosurefor two weeks, the subject's abdominal distention was reduced to 30% ofwhat it was before using the system and methods. Following continued usefor a three month period, the subject's cancer index was loweredsignificantly.

Another subject, had constipation for more than 7 years, defecating onlyevery 3˜4 days. After using the system and methods of the presentdisclosure for three days, the subject's intestines moved much better,allowing her to defecate every morning.

A third subject was very thin and had a poor appetite. After one monthof using the system and method of the present disclosure, the subject'sappetite had improved and the subject had gained 5 Kg.

To gain a better understanding of the invention described herein, thefollowing examples are set forth. It will be understood that theseexamples are intended to describe illustrative embodiments of theinvention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention inany way.

EXAMPLES Example 1: Exemplary System for Generating a Smooth andIncrementally Changing Electric Field in Real-Time

FIGS. 1, 4 and 5 provide an exemplary system for creating a positivesmooth and incrementally changing electric field in a space, whichsimulates a well-being promoting electric field. All of the componentsused to construct the system are readily available in the marketplace toone skilled in the art.

With reference to FIGS. 4 and 20, a microcontroller U2 stores a set ofstrength values for a desired electric field profile related with dateand time, or formulas to calculate strength of electric field based onthe date and time. A real time clock (see date and time input of FIG. 1)is operatively associated with the microcontroller. When themicrocontroller reads (samples) the date and time, it determines thestrength value(s) for the electric field to be generated by the system,and directs the function (output) of the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) tothe pin of PB7 (214) U2 of FIGS. 4 and 20. The PWM output is sent to R9(202), which controls the on or off function of the switch Q4 (203).This results in the control of L2 (204) and C7 (205) to be charged toreach a target voltage. C7 has a big value of at least 45 UF, so that itcan filter out pulses from the environment and from the PWM to reach ano pulse, smooth output, to make sure dE/dt<0.01 v when dt less than 1second.

The power source can be any kind of source: AC, photovoltaic and DC. Asexemplified in FIG. 20, the power source is AC, and the AC is convertedto a DC by an adaptor (218).

This system has various feedback loops. The microcontroller isoperatively associated with an ADC (analog digital converter) to readthe real strength of electric field in the target environment, Pin PB9(206) of FIGS. 4 and 20, and compares the real strength of electricfield and the target strength of desired electric field profile. Whenthe effective electric field reaches the desired value, themicrocontroller will stop the output of PWM. Otherwise, it will continueto output a PWM signal. The process steps implemented by themicrocontroller on the basis of software or other instructions governingthe control functions of the microcontroller are shown in FIG. 5.

Other feedback loops are embodied in the current and voltage overageprotection modules or subsystems (e.g. see FIGS. 19 and 20). A firstfeedback loop for current protection is represented by R1 (208), R2(210), R14 (211), Q7 (212) and Q8 (213) in FIGS. 4 and 20. The strengthof the electric field output will drop down immediately when the currentof the circuit reaches a certain value, for example, 5 MA or some otherpre-set amount.

A second current overage feedback loop is represented by R4 (215), andPE3 (209) and the microcontroller U2 shown in FIGS. 4 and 20.

A voltage overage feedback loop is represented by Zener diodes D1 and D2(207). When the voltage is over a certain pre-set amount, D1 and D2 willbe open and bring down the voltage running through the system.

FIGS. 1 and 19 are a block diagrams of systems according to the presentdisclosure to create a positive, smooth, incrementally changing(variable) electric field. It consists of the following modules:microcomputer unit (109), PWM unit (103), (low) DC input (101), switch(102), converter & filter (104), DC output (105), two inputs and twooutputs and two feedbacks circuits. Inputs are the DC input (101) whichcan be from a direct DC power source or from a converted power inputfrom an alternative power source, and the date & time input.

Outputs are the positive electrode (5) output and negative electrode (6)output which can be configured in a target environment as shown in FIGS.2, 3, 11 and 13. The two feedback circuits are the effective electricfield sampling (110) provided by the electric field detector (7)(otherwise known as an electric field meter) and overcurrent feedbackloop (111) as shown in FIGS. 1-4 and 11-13.

The PWM, DC input (which receives direct or converted DC power from apower source, e.g. a battery), switch, and DC output are features of DCto DC convert circuit (subsystem). PWM technology is commonly used in DCto DC conversion or switched mode power supply. PWM is applied toconvert a normal low voltage DC to a non-permanent (variable) DC output.

The control circuitry (subsystem) is based on the microcomputer(microcontroller/microprocessor) unit accepting inputs, including thedate and time input. The date and time are correlated to a set of storedor calculable electric field strengths in order to generate or notgenerate a signal to activate the PWM module/unit and thereby controlpulse width emitted. The width of the pulse in turn regulates the switchto turn it on or off. As the switch is turned on or off, the DC inputfrom the power source regulates the charge and discharge of theconverter and filter module/unit. The converter can be an inducer ortransformer that converts a DC voltage to a higher voltage, while thefilter can be any electronic filter such as a capacitor. The result isthe a slow fluctuating, no pulse signal ready for output via theelectrode pairing to generate the desired variable electric field.

The feedback loops monitor the parameters which determine how themicrocomputer will change or modulate the signal sent to the PWM unit toalter the width of pulse which thereby controls the ultimate DC outputat any given point in time, rendering the system output stable andcontrollable, on a generally incremental and fine level for optimalsimulation of a wellness promoting electric field.

In FIG. 5, exemplary microcontroller mediated method steps for thecontrol of the electric field output are set out. The microcontrollerhas a real time clock, and accepts other inputs from users to set, amongother things, the clock's date and time (301). From time to time, themicrocontroller reads the real date and time from the clock (302), andconducts the processing operation of comparing the strength of effectiveelectric field sampled by the electric field detector (304) with thetarget strength of desired electric field profile (303). Once the targetstrength of the electric field Ut, is compared to the effective (realtime) strength of electric field, Ur (305), if Ut>Ur, themicrocontroller sends a signal to stop the pulse from PWM module (306),or otherwise prorates/adjusts the signal (307) to achieve a DC output inline with the target output required to achieve a wellness promotingelectric field strength in the target environment. This cycle ofsampling followed by PWM signal modulation is repeated with thefrequency required to achieve a wellness promoting electric field cycle.

The disclosures of all patents, patent applications, publications anddatabase entries referenced in this specification are herebyspecifically incorporated by reference in their entirety to the sameextent as if each such individual patent, patent application,publication and database entry were specifically and individuallyindicated to be incorporated by reference.

Although the invention has been described with reference to certainspecific embodiments, various modifications thereof will be apparent tothose skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe invention. All such modifications as would be apparent to oneskilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of thefollowing claims.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property orprivilege is claimed are defined as follows:
 1. A method comprising thesteps of: a) providing a power source and generating a DC input to aconverter to produce a DC output and generate a DC electric field in aspace between a positive electrode and a negative electrode where asubject is located, wherein the positive electrode is positionedproximal to the head or torso of the subject and the negative electrodeis positioned proximal to the feet or abdomen of the subject; b)detecting an actual electric field in the space between the positiveelectrode and negative electrode using a first detector and transmittinginformation about the actual electric field from the first detector to amicroprocessor; c) processing the information regarding the actualelectric field using the microprocessor, the microprocessor beingconfigured to receive and process the information to direct thegeneration of the DC electric field in real-time such that it simulatesa fair weather electric field; d) modulating the strength of the DCelectric field using a pulse width modulator operatively associated witha switch to regulate the DC output, wherein said pulse width modulatorand switch are controlled by the microprocessor, which directs theoperation of the pulse width modulator and switch to generate the DCelectric field that simulates the fair weather electric field; e)further modulating the DC output by detecting an over-voltage of avoltage as the converter produces the DC output using a second detectorand transmitting information regarding the over-voltage to themicroprocessor to facilitate the adjustment of the DC output by one ormore of the steps of changing a pulse width of a pulse width modulator,storing the over-voltage in a capacitor, and adjusting the voltage whenit is over a certain pre-set amount; and f) connecting the capacitor tothe DC output to filter out any pulse from an environment outside of thespace between the positive and negative electrodes or from a circuitconsisting of the converter, first detector, second detector, themicroprocessor, and the pulse width modulator to ensure the DC output isDC; and wherein the strength of the simulated fair weather electricfield is calculated as an inland rhythm: E=A*{162.8+(24.8*COS(day in theyear−266)*2Pi/365)+9.7*COS((second in the day by hourformat−6.5)*2Pi/24)+6.6*COS((second in the day by hourformat−5)*2Pi/12)+4*COS((second in the day by hourformat−3)*2Pi/8)+3.3*COS((second in the day by hour format−2.3)*2Pi/6},where A is ration factor between 1 to 5 or wherein the strength of thesimulated fair weather field is calculated as an ocean rhythm:E=B*{132.2+20.4 Sin(t/24*360−191.2)+6.1 Sin(2t/24*360−239.2)+2.2Sin(3t/24*360−193.7)+1.6 Sin(4t/24*360−344.1)}, where B is a rationfactor between 1 to 5 and t is time in the day by hour format.
 2. Themethod according to claim 1, wherein the subject is a human subject. 3.The method according to claim 2, wherein the human subject is practicingTai Chi or Qigong in the space between the positive electrode andnegative electrode.
 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein thehuman subject is receiving a therapy in the space between the positiveelectrode and negative electrode.
 5. The method according to claim 1,wherein the positive electrode and negative electrode are eachpositioned on an article of furniture.
 6. The method according to claim5, wherein the article of furniture is a chair, stool, bench, sofa, bed,desk, or table.
 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein themicroprocessor directs the generation of the DC electric field tosimulate the fair weather electric field cycle by performing a series ofrepeating steps comprising: i. Storage a table of field strengths (Ut)correspond to date and time or a formula in the microprocessor; ii.determining an actual date and time; iii. search the table or use theformula to get the electric field strength (Ut); iv. comparing thestrength of the actual electric field (Ur) detected by the firstdetector with the fair weather field strength (Ut) selected to promotethe wellness of the subject at a date and time corresponding to theactual date and time; and v. sending a signal to the pulse widthmodulator to regulate the DC output.
 8. The system according to claim 7,wherein the microprocessor directs the generation of the DC electricfield to simulate the electric field cycle by repeatedly performing aseries of steps comprising: i Storage a table of field strengths (Ut)correspond to date and time or a formula in microprocessor; iidetermining an actual date and time; iii search the table or use theformula to get the electric field strength (Ut); iv comparing thestrength of the actual electric field (Ur) detected by the firstdetector with the fair weather field strength (Ut) selected to promotethe wellness of the subject at a date and time corresponding to theactual date and time; and v sending a signal to the pulse widthmodulator to regulate the DC output.
 9. The method according to claim 1,wherein at any given point in time, the change in the strength of thesimulated fair weather electric field divided by time (dE/dT) is lessthan 0.01 v when dT less than 1 second.
 10. The method according toclaim 1 wherein the capacitor is at least 270 UF.
 11. A method accordingto claim 1, further comprising the steps of detecting an over-current asthe converter produces the DC output using a third detector andtransmitting information regarding the over-current to themicroprocessor to facilitate the adjustment of the DC output.
 12. Themethod according to claim 1, wherein the enclosed space is a room,booth, cabin, or bubble enclosure.
 13. The method according to claim 1,wherein the positive electrode and negative electrode are eachpositioned on a surface of a wall, floor, or ceiling of the enclosedspace.
 14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the positiveelectrode and negative electrode are each positioned on an article ofclothing on the subject.
 15. The method according to claim 1, whereinthe DC electric field simulates a Carnegie curve, solar diurnal, annual,monthly, seasonal, fifteen minute, 10 year, 12 year, 60 year, or 180year electric field cycle.
 16. A system configured to perform the methodaccording to claim 1.